Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I too have the Nikkor 85/1.4 AIS and I find that for portraits it is my sharpest lens bar none. This was the first lens Nikon designed with their version of "floating elements", and I believe that it is really effective. Too bad I am stuck with using it on an old F2, which IMHO simply doesn't cut it anymore. So the lens collects dust at the bottom of an equipment bag. dan c. At 09:05 AM 29-09-01 +0800, ray tai wrote: >I have and use the Nikkor 85/1.4 AiS. While it is sharp and has great >bokeh it is a few steps below both Leica Summilux's in resolution, >contrast and color fidelity. The reason I still use the Nikkors is >because of the bodies. The reason I don't use my R lenses is because of >the bodies. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html